University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Crowley Tabbed a Howell Trophy Finalist
2/27/2024 12:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Crowley is averaging a career-best 16.2 points per game and is second in the Sun Belt with 17.7 points per game in league action. The West Point native has scored at least 10 points in 25 of Southern Miss' 29 games, including a career-high 30-point night against Old Dominion. He was named the Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year after picking up Newcomer of the Year last season. Crowley has 1,305 career points and is three points shy of reaching 1,000 career points as a Golden Eagle.
The three Howell Trophy finalists are Josh Hubbard of Mississippi State, Matt Murrell of Ole Miss and Crowley.
The three finalists and their coaches will be recognized at a luncheon and program on Monday, March 11th at the Golden Moon Casino. Hall of Famer Gerald Glass will be the featured speaker for the event. The luncheon is open to the public, but tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale now online at msfame.com or by calling the Hall of Fame offices at 601-982-8264. If you cannot attend in person, the event will be live-streamed on the Hall of Fame website.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Howell and Gillom Trophies are a part of the Outstanding Player Awards Series which also recognizes the top college athlete in football with the C Spire Conerly Trophy and the top college baseball player with the Ferriss Trophy presented by MBCI and Pearl River Resort.
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